1. Cell Physiology I. Cell Membranes II. Transport Across Cell Membranes III. Osmosis IV. Diffusion Potential, Resting Membrane Potential, and Action Potential V. Neuromuscular and Synaptic Transmission VI. Skeletal Muscle VII. Smooth Muscle VIII. Comparison of Skeletal Muscle, Smooth Muscle, and Cardiac Muscle Review Test 2. Neurophysiology I. Autonomic Nervous System II. Sensory Systems III. Motor Systems IV. Higher Functions of the Cerebral Cortex V. Blood-Brain Barrier and Cerebrospinal Fluid VI. Temperature Regulation Review Test 3. Cardiovascular Physiology I. Circuitry of the Cardiovascular System II. Hemodynamics III. Cardiac Electrophysiology IV. Cardiac Muscle and Cardiac Output V. Cardiac Cycle VI. Regulation of Arterial Pressure VII. Microcirculation and Lymph VIII. Special Circulations IX. Integrative Functions of the Cardiovascular System: Gravity, Exercise, and Hemorrhage Review Test 4. Respiratory Physiology I. Lung Volumes and Capacities II. Mechanics of Breathing III. Gas Exchange IV. Oxygen Transport V. CO2 Transport VI. Pulmonary Circulation VII. Ventilation/Perfusion Defects VIII. Control of Breathing IX. Integrated Responses of the Respiratory System Review Test 5. Renal and Acid-Base Physiology I. Body Fluids II. Renal Clearance, Renal Blood Flow, and Glomerular Filtration Rate III. Reabsorbtion and Secretion IV. NaCl Regulation V. K+ Regulation VI. Renal Regulation of Urea, Phosphate, Calcium and Magnesium VII. Concentration and Dilution of Urine VIII. Renal Hormones IX. Acid-Base Balance X. Diuretics XI. Integrative Examples Review Test 6. Gastrointestinal Physiology I. Structure and Innervation of the Gastrointestinal Tract II. Regulatory Substances in the Gastrointestinal Tract III. Gastrointestinal Secretion IV. Gastrointestinal Secretion V. Digestion and Absorbtion Review Test 7. Endocrine Physiology I. Overview of Hormones II. Cell Mechanisms and Second Messengers III. Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis) IV. Thyroid Gland V. Adrenal Cortex and Adrenal Medulla VI. Endocrine Pancreas - Glucagon and Insulin VII. Calcium Metabolism (Parathyroid Hormone, Vitamin D, Calcitonin) VIII. Sexual Differentiation IX. Male Reproduction X. Female Reproduction Review Test Comprehensive Examination Index
